The Senate Resolution introduced by Muth on January 7, 2025, establishes the operational rules and procedures for the Pennsylvania Senate during the 209th and 210th Regular Sessions. It outlines the roles of key Senate officers, including the President, President Pro Tempore, and Chief Clerk, while detailing the order of business for sessions, including the introduction and amendment of bills, decorum, and voting procedures. The resolution emphasizes the importance of maintaining order and transparency in legislative processes, ensuring that bills are considered in a structured manner, with specific requirements for committee referrals, fiscal notes for funding-related bills, and public notice for local or special bills.

Additionally, the resolution addresses the functioning of standing committees, including their composition, powers, and responsibilities, while mandating public access to committee meetings and recorded votes. It also outlines protocols for military and personal leave for Senators, procedures for handling nominations and resolutions, and the establishment of an Ethics Committee to address complaints against Senators. The resolution includes provisions for managing situations involving indicted or convicted members, ensuring accountability and ethical conduct within the Senate. Overall, the resolution aims to enhance the efficiency, transparency, and integrity of the legislative process in Pennsylvania.